Chiropractors and health care professionals were all about B, C and D in 2022 in regards to the most-read vitamin articles articles on the Chiropractic Economics website.
Popular topics included vitamin D and omega-3 supplements to prevent the development of autoimmune diseases, patient demographics that benefit most from B12, vitamin C with quercetin, and the limits to which too-low or too-much vitamin D is harmful to patients, and the benefits of higher doses to ward-off COVID-19.
“Vitamin D plays a role in bone growth and remodeling, also supporting functions related to immunity and glucose metabolism while assisting with the reduction of inflammation,” writes Christina Debusk. “The Office of Dietary Supplements indicates that the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of this vitamin is 15 mcg (600 IU) per day for most adults, increasing to 20 mcg (800 IU) daily for those aged 70 and up, but existing and new research is showing vitamin D in higher doses is safe and effective for fighting viruses and other ailments.”
Here are the Top 5 most-popular vitamin articles of 2022:
5. New study points to vitamin D, omega-3 supplements preventing autoimmune diseases
BY CE STAFF
A new study has found that taking daily vitamin D and omega-3 or fish oil supplements may help protect older adults from developing autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, thyroid and other inflammation-based diseases.
4. What patient demographic benefit most from the best B12 vitamin supplements?
BY CHRISTINA DEBUSK
Based on B12’s numerous potential health benefits, anyone interested in optimal central nervous system function, a reduced risk of obesity, lower rates of back pain and neuralgia, or a desire to ease symptoms that linger after having COVID-19 may benefit from taking a supplement.
3. Vitamin D in higher doses safe, even beneficial for some
BY CHRISTINA DEBUSK
Individuals [in the study] taking lower doses of vitamin D developed COVID at double the rate as those taking vitamin D in higher doses.
2. Dangers of vitamin D overdose and top 4 signs in patients
BY CHRISTINA DEBUSK
Recognizing when their intake may exceed these limits is also helpful for practitioners, particularly when patients don’t disclose their supplemental regimen or aren’t forthcoming about how they are exceeding the safety standards.
1. Vitamin C with quercetin benefits for inflammation, COVID, heart disease, type 2 diabetes
BY CHRISTINA DEBUSK
Patients at higher risk of contracting and developing a viral infection can find vitamin C with quercetin benefits as well. As seen in some of the COVID-19 studies, quercetin appears to reduce the duration and severity of this type of pathogen.
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